‘Sustainable development’ becomes ‘responsible development’ at NRCan

PMO and Environment Canada spokespersons say they know nothing about it, but change in terminology is under way at Natural Resources Canada.

Natural Resources Canada is now using the phrase "responsible development" in place of "sustainable development," The Hill Times has learned, drawing intense criticism from at least one environmental advocate who says the federal department appears to be trying to "stamp out" an environmen...

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